Mikael Backlund vs Nicklas Backstrom
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.9% vs 50.4%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backlund 50.8% vs Backstrom 50.3% (+0.5%)
Offensive zone
Backlund 50.9%
Defensive zone
Backlund 61.5%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 50.1%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 54.1%
54.1%
45.9%
Backlund
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backlund
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
51.9% (1,083)
51.4% (473)
+0.5%
Power Play
51.7% (120)
39.5% (38)
+12.2%
Penalty Kill
44.3% (183)
33.3% (3)
+11.0%
On power play, Backlund has a +12.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Backlund is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (824).
Backlund shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Home / Away
Backlund
Backstrom
Home
51.9% (673)
53.6% (278)
Away
49.9% (713)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Backlund
Backstrom
P1
51.4%
51.5%
P2
50.5%
56.0%
P3
51.4%
43.5%
OT
35.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
50.2%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
44.0%▬
44.0%
50.9%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%